Vulnerability Description
backend/session.c in KDM in KDE 3.3.0 through 3.5.7, when autologin is configured and "shutdown with password" is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement and login to arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-10/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26894
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26904
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26915
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26929
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27089
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27096
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27106
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27180
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27271
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-15.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018724
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1376
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20070919-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4569?
CVE-2007-4569 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). backend/session.c in KDM in KDE 3.3.0 through 3.5.7, when autologin is configured and "shutdown with password" is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement and login to arbit...
How severe is CVE-2007-4569?
CVE-2007-4569 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4569?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kde.